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What are the ways to live in Thailand for a long time as an expat?

Long-term stay in Thailand Thai Elite Visa Education Visa Work Permit Volunteering in Thailand Marriage Visa English Teaching in Thailand

Jun 3, 2022

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Hi. I'm from Iran.  I have got a question. How can i live in Thailand for long time. Thank you.

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To live long-term in Thailand, options include obtaining a Thai Elite Visa (which requires a financial investment), marrying a Thai national, or securing a work permit, especially as an English teacher. Another possibility is applying for an education visa for studying or volunteering in the country.

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Money....

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Pikey *********

All you need is money 💰

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a lot

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Brian ********

Elite visa 5 years ฿600,000

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John ********

Dont bring no heroin with you and you can stay as long as you like

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John *******

Commit a serious crime and stay at the Bangkok Hilton…

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Paul *******

Well for one, remember to wear a mask at all times. Mask wearing has become the state religion of Thailand.

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James **********

I read that Thailand are (belatedly) scrapping mask rules in most places from mid June.

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Greg ********

its worse here in japan

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Paul *******

No it's not. You obviously haven't been to Thailand during Covid. Thailand plans to make mask wearing permanent and 99% of the population have been wearing them continuously since March 2020.

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George *******

that's why they were getting sick. It's difficult not to get sick when you wear mask almost

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Greg ********

i see lone drivers inside their cars with windows rolled up and masks on. They’re terrified here still. At least your borders are open.

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Brett *********

In a house

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Where to apply for an Education visa?

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Michael ********

at an education facility a school or university

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oh Ok. I thought I have to seek the services of an immigration travel company to do this.

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Michael ********

start at the school

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Paul *************

You should be able to get a job as an English teacher, Thailand has a push to hire a number of teachers now. Also many people get a Volunteer Visa or an education visa to learn Thai.

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Paul *********

Thai elite visa 1m baht 20 years

Marry a thai national

Company/work permit.

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